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California

Bumpass Hell Trail

1.0 mi

Distance

674 ft

Gain

32 min

Time

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  • Inside Lassen Volcanic National Park

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.0 mi
Elevation gain
674 ft
Elevation loss
674 ft
Highest point
8,398 ft
Lowest point
8,180 ft
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About this trail

Bumpass Hell Trail is a 2.02-mile out-and-back route in California with 674 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 8,398 feet.

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